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"Several users reported that they are facing issues with the Office installer. While using Microsoft Office, they get “We’re getting things ready” notification on their device screen. Several users also reported they could not install Office 365. This issue normally crops up when you are trying to install MS Office 365.\r\n\r\nIt is occurring due to the Microsoft Office system getting corrupted or the Windows Firewall not allowing network access. If you are facing this issue on your device, then you are the right place. In this article, we have mentioned four possible solutions to fix this issue.\r\n\r\nRun Office Installer as Administrator\r\n\r\nIt is one of the simple and most convenient solutions to fix the error. To do, right-click on the Microsoft Office installer executable file (installer.exe) and then select “Run as administrator.”\r\n\r\nRun Installer Compatibility Mode\r\n\r\nHere are the steps to follow:\r\n\r\n \tRight-click on the installation files for Microsoft Office and then click on “Properties.”\r\n \tSelect “Compatibility” mode.\r\n \tSelect the option to run it in compatibility mode.\r\n \tChoose a rolled back version of the OS in the drop-down menu.\r\n \tOnce again, select the option to run the application as an admin.\r\n \tSelect the “Apply” button.\r\n \tClick “OK” and the window will close.\r\n\r\nUninstall Other Office Installation\r\n\r\nHere are the steps to follow:\r\n\r\n \tTap the Windows + R button on your keyboard to launch Run.\r\n \tIn the search field enter “appwiz.cpl” and tap the “Enter” button on your keyboard to launch “Program &amp; Features.”\r\n \tClick on the Office software present in the program and features list.\r\n \tSelect “Uninstall” to delete the software.\r\n \tReboot your device and check if the issue persists.\r\n\r\nDelete Registry Keys of MS Office\r\n\r\nHere are the steps to follow:\r\n\r\n \tTap the Windows + R hotkey to open the Run command.\r\n \tIn the search field type “regedit” and then tap “OK” button. Create a backup or a restore point before manipulating the registry.\r\n \tNow open given registry command:\r\n\r\n \tHKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Office\r\n\r\n\r\n \tRight-tap on the Office button and click “Delete.”\r\n \tNow browse the given command:\r\n\r\n \tHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE &gt; SOFTWARE &gt; Microsoft &gt; AppVISV\r\n\r\n\r\n \tRemove the “AppVISV” registry.\r\n \tNow move to the given command:\r\n\r\n \tHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE &gt; SOFTWARE &gt; Microsoft &gt; Office &gt; ClickToRun\r\n\r\n\r\n \tNow remove the “ClickToRun” registry.\r\n\r\nIn this article, we have mentioned four possible solutions to fix We Are Getting Things Ready error in Microsoft Office. You can use any solution from the above article to fix this error.\r\n\r\nSource:-  Microsoft Office Fix"
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